Johns Hopkins University , Baltimore

World renowned as a leading research and teaching institution in medicine and engineering, Johns Hopkins dates to 1876. The university currently has eight academic divisions and a student body of more than 16,000. Since 1902, its headquarters has been the 140-acre Homewood Campus in Charles Village. Campus attractions include Homewood House, a historic architectural landmark (+1 410 516 5589); Theater Hopkins, which has been staging fine productions since 1921 (+1 410 516 5589); and Blue Jay lacrosse, a perennial Baltimore sports favorite (+1 410 516 7490).